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2019 Senate Bill 99: Juvenile justice “raise the age” reform
Public Act 112 of 2019
Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R) on February 7, 2019
To establish that 17 year olds who violate a court-ordered personal protection order would be referred to the juvenile justice system, rather than being subject to criminal contempt of court. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on February 7, 2019
Reported in the Senate on April 23, 2019
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on April 24, 2019
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on April 24, 2019
Reported in the House on October 15, 2019
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on October 16, 2019
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on October 31, 2019